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Galva

Illinois · 2,589 residents · 2.765 sq mi
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Galva has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,451. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $74,100. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,589
−6%since 2000
from 2,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+8%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Galva
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,451
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,071 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,036
+40%since 2000
from $17,165 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,678)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2%(54)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(158)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,449)
Black0.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(80)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score11.2%(289)
Diversity Score
11
+95%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galva, Illinois?

Galva, Illinois has about 2,589 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galva, Illinois?

The typical household in Galva, Illinois earns about $40,451 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galva, Illinois expensive?

In Galva, Illinois, the median home is worth about $74,100, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Galva, Illinois?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Galva, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galva, Illinois?

About 9.3% of people in Galva, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galva, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Galva, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 153 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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